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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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